This Greene King owned pub is sited in a quiet road within the suburb of Plaistow, just off Burnt Ash Lane. There is a strong community presence and pride in this historic venue, which serves the local area.

The present Victorian building was revamped in the 1930s to provide two bars at the front, but the partition between the bars has been removed and the front bar is now one open plan area. At one time there must have been an off-sales compartment between the two parts, as indicated by the double doorway at the front of the building. There is also a back bar, distinct in its 1930s design, with a glazed advertising pane.

Listed under the CAMRA London Pubs Group (on their London Local Inventory) as having an interior of local historic interest.

The Green Chain Walk passes by the premises, providing a convenient stopping point for walkers.

"Prince Frederick" is unique as a British pub name and commemorates the eldest son of King George II (and father of King George III). Born in 1707, he was the Prince of Wales from 1729 until his sudden death in 1751, allegedly from being hit by a cricket ball. As a patron of the arts, he popularised "Rule, Britannia!" by Thomas Arne in 1740.

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There is currently a spirited campaign to prevent this pub from being sold by Greene King: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24614277.prince-frederick-pub-sundridge-community-fights-closure/